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Public Art in bus shelters

Castlethorpe Parish Council · Local authority

In brief

Castlethorpe Parish Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

It is a framework worth up to £38,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 18 months with extensions, starting 11 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Friday 8 January 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026
Bids by: 11:59pm, Friday 8 January 2027

How bids are scored

Aesthetics 40% · Value 30% · Durability 15% · Community Engagement 15%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1645 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £38,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

Tender documents · Word

What the notice says

We are looking for an artist to tender their services to install some form of public art in two of our village bus shelters. The produced artwork must be a) thematic, reflecting village features, b) durable, weather and vandal proof and c) low maintenance. The contract has a maximum value of £38,000 Community participation is also a requirement, ideally working with our First School, Youth Club, WI etc.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 99 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £38,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.castlethorpe-pc.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 30 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 8 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

29 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092061-2026

About the buyer

Castlethorpe Parish CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 092061-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.